Taleb Alrefai: Adventures of a Gulf Sailor: The Last 12 Hours
Date/Time: Friday 8 March, 7.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Al Baraha 1, InterContinental, DFC
Language: Arabic, English
Session No: 135
This is a tale of the love of a young Kuwaiti man for the sea; a man who has dedicated his life to it after finding life in his city unbearable, and who maintains his bond with the waters that continually call him.
Based on a true story that took place in February 1979, the novel Al Najdi was nominated for the 2018 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. In this compelling talk, author Taleb Alrefai celebrates the remarkable life that inspired a gripping book.
Language: Arabic with English translation
Based on a true story that took place in February 1979, the novel Al Najdi was nominated for the 2018 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. In this compelling talk, author Taleb Alrefai celebrates the remarkable life that inspired a gripping book.
Language: Arabic with English translation